When the warmer weather arrives, out come the open-toed shoes and sandals. With more notice to our toenails, there is an influx at FALL of patients wondering why their toenails are "ugly" or "unsightly". However, any time of the year is a good time to determine what is going on and what can be done to fix things. Deformed or discoloured toenails are common, with many different possible causes discussed below. Our clinicians at FALL offer a variety of non-surgical and surgical solutions to your nail problems. Do I have an ingrown or curved nail? Ingrown toenails come in all shapes and sizes. A ..read more

There are many different causes for cramping in the calf muscles or lower leg. The causes vary from musculoskeletal, neurological or sometimes vascular. This post describes the most common causes of these cramps, and what you should do about it. Could the cramping be musculoskeletal in nature? Cramping or pain in the calf muscle can affect people of all ages or physical activity levels. When muscles undergo excessive repetitive use during vigorous activity, they can often fatigue, eliciting rapid contractions (i.e. "spasm"). Furthermore, cramping can occur at rest, often at night when one is ..read more

Here at FALL we always strive to be ahead of the podiatry game. For us, it is important to always have the best and most up to date information and technology so that we can help you reach great foot health outcomes. Recently, we have just introduced two new nail technologies, Keryflex and Onyfix. Kerryflex is a fabulous solution for unappealing or disfigured nails, it is an immediate and effective solution as it acts like a false nail. Below is a before and after - Looks great, right! The other exciting technology is Onyfix. This is a nail correction system aimed at reshaping nails to help r ..read more

Despite being extremely common and debilitating, only 50% of people who sprain their ankle seek medical attention. It is commonly believed that ankle sprains are "simple" injuries which will heal on their own with time, however this may not be the case! What are the possible complications from an ankle sprain? Following an ankle sprain, a large percentage of people will develop chronic ankle instability. Chronic ankle instability is the feeling of your ankle "giving way" during physical activities or walking on uneven surfaces, resulting in recurrent ankle sprains. This is the leading cause d ..read more

Bunions are one of the most common toe complaints that our podiatrists and podiatric surgeon manages at Foot Ankle Lower Limb. It is estimated that 1 in 5 females have bunions. This blog will address some common misconceptions about Bunions. What is a bunion? Bunions (or Hallux Valgus) are a misalignment of the big toe joint in the foot. It occurs when the first metatarsal (long-bone in the middle of your foot) deviates outwards, and the big toe deviates inwards. So indeed, it is not just a "bump" on the side of the big toe joint. Does wearing high heels cause bunions? It is a common misconce ..read more

Children's heel pain is one of the most common presenting foot complaints managed by our podiatrists at FALL. If your child is between 8-14 years old and is complaining of heel pain, it could be a case of Calcaneal Apophysitis (commonly known as Sever's Disease). What is Calcaneal Apophysitis? Calcaneal apophysitis is an inflammation of the heel bone (calcaneus) growth plate. Children aged 8-14 years old describe it as a soreness at the back of the heel that gets worse during or after activity. Regardless of gender or activity levels, all children can be affected. However, children who are ta ..read more

Laser therapy is a great way to treat musculoskeletal problems, whether they are from an injury, post-surgery or as part of a rehabilitation program. Laser is also a valuable adjunctive therapy to other treatment options, such as orthotic therapy. This type of laser therapy has been used for many years on sports injuries, arthritic joints, neuropathic pain syndromes, back and neck pain. There are many published scientific studies which show that it is and effective treatment. Treatment times are typically short, often taking 10-15 minutes. The patient feels no pain, and may feel a slight warmt ..read more

Our podiatrists at FALL ensure that every component of the shoe is suitable for YOUR feet - this even includes the lacing technique. Believe it or knot, there are many different ways to tie your shoelaces to maximise comfort for Wide or Narrow feet, high arches, bunions or hammertoes or even for the dreaded runner's black toenail! Wide Feet or Bunions Tightness in the forefoot can result in excessive crowding of the toes - lacing up the forefoot too tightly can contribute in forming or irritating corns, calluses, blisters or nerve entrapments (e.g. Morton's Neuroma). Often something as simple ..read more

At FALL, we use the Butterfly IQ diagnostic ultrasound to help with diagnosis and monitoring right in the consulting room. This state-of-the-art device can create detailed images and videos when assessing problems like pathology of muscles, tendons, ligaments, plantar fasciitis and more. What is ultrasound used for? Ultrasound technology is used for several different applications in health care: Imaging of structures inside the body (diagnostic ultrasound). Mostly ultrasound is used to image soft-tissue, but some bone features can be seen too. Assessment of blood flow through blood vessels (D ..read more

] FALL would like to introduce our new state-of-the-art SHOCKWAVE THERAPY machine which uses acoustic waves to effectively resolve chronic or persistent foot and ankle conditions. What is Shockwave Therapy? Shockwave therapy (Radial Pressure Wave therapy) is an effective, evidence-based treatment modality used for many chronic and complex musculoskeletal conditions. It is a non-surgical and non-invasive therapy which facilitates fast pain relief, mobility restoration and accelerates recovery. Through the transmission of prescribed acoustic waves, the healing process is enhanced by stimulating ..read more